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Should I start Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Justin Herbert has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Justin Herbert has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

  • Joe Burrow: 24.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Justin Herbert: 9.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · PPR

Joe Burrow
Why this pick?

Joe Burrow

Fortified19.8
ESPN19.3
Sleeper19.3
FantasyPros—

Joe Burrow faces BAL in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 24.2 fantasy points.

Justin Herbert

Fortified1.9
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 9.5 fantasy points.

Justin Herbert has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:27 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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